The midfielder's club Leipzig have slapped a £50m price tag on their biggest star in the hope it will discourage bids.

But the Reds will NOT be put off by such a massive price tag, and they are prepared to smash the record £38m fee they paid for Andy Carroll.

And that could herald the largest summer spending spree in Anfield history, with boss Jurgen Klopp determined to bring in some big stars - and his main targets - before the start of next season's Champions' League campaign.

Wilson

Liverpool have knocked back Celtic 's hopes of taking exciting young winger Harry Wilson on loan.

Former Reds boss Brendan Rodgers is a big fan of the Wales international but Jurgen Klopp has dismissed any enquiries for the 20-year-old.

The Scottish Premiership champions would like to strike a similar deal to the one that has taken Patrick Roberts from Manchester City to Parkhead, report the Liverpool Echo.

But Klopp believes Wilson can contribute at Anfield immediately and plans to make him part of his plans for the 2017/18 campaign.

Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp wants to have his transfer business complete by the time the Reds return to pre-season training - but admits it may not be possible.

The Merseysiders were quick off the mark last summer, signing £30million Sadio Mane, £25million Georginio Wijnaldum, Ragnar Klavan, Loris Karius and Alex Manninger all by July 20.

And the German is hoping that he can similarly get his business done early this time around as well.

Klopp is keen to have potential signings working with the rest of his first-team squad as soon as they reconvene after their summer break, with the Champions League qualifiers in mind.

However, while most of his recruitment work has already been done, he isn't confident that he'll have all business done by the term his squad return.

And the German is hoping that he can similarly get his business done early this time around as well.

Klopp is keen to have potential signings working with the rest of his first-team squad as soon as they reconvene after their summer break, with the Champions League qualifiers in mind.

However, while most of his recruitment work has already been done, he isn't confident that he'll have all business done by the term his squad return.

"The best scenario is that you have them for the start of pre-season but I'm not sure if it will happen this time.

"It's different with all different players so we will see. That's not a big problem because we all know if they are fit and healthy we have a really strong squad and that means we could start with this squad."

Liverpool squeezed into the Champions League after holding off a late rally from Arsenal on the final day of the season.

Jurgen Klopp should therefore be boosted this summer with Fenway Sports Group set to hand the German a £100m kitty, report the Telegraph.

Bakayoko

The Reds had been the favourites to claim the 22-year-old midfielder this summer but the Blues are now closing in on a move.

RMC Sport in France have reported the Premier League champions have already held talks with Bakayoko.

Manchester United have also leaped in the battle for the France under 21 ace - with Jose Mourinho listing him high on his wish list.

Jurgen Klopp will have to act fast to claim his man - with his price tag set to rise after lifting the Ligue 1 crown.

Green light

Ben Gibson says he “belongs” in the Premier League and has felt “comfortable” this season.

The defender says he has made “no decision” on whether to quit Boro in the summer.

But his uncle, chairman Steve Gibson wants him to stay and help the side “smash” the Championship.

Boro’s prize asset, who has had an England call up, says he will go away and “reflect” before deciding his future.

Chelsea and Liverpool have watched him, and there is a scramble for young centre back talent this summer including Burnley’s Michael Keane and Hull’s Harry Maguire, who only has a year left on his deal.

Gibson said ahead of the trip to Liverpool on Sunday: “I’ve felt comfortable at this level and I feel like I belong here.

“I would say that every player in the world wants to play in the Premier League and at the highest level, and I’m no different to that.

Liverpool back among Europe's big boys

Jurgen Klopp claims Liverpool are among the elite again — whether or not they clinch Champions League qualification on Sunday, Mirror Football David Maddock reports.

Yet Klopp believes that, win or lose, he has already steered the club back to the heady 1980s days when they were part of European football's aristocracy.

Asked if confirming a top four place will mark the start of a new era for Liverpool, the German coach said: “I feel we are already. I really think we are kind of back on track.

“It should not sound disrespectful to the past. I really feel we are already on the way. Of course it is important that a club of our power needs to be at the top.

“It is all about making the right decisions and we feel comfortable and able to make the right decisions. That doesn’t mean we have 100 per cent guarantee but we really feel comfortable with the things we can do and things we will do.”

Salah

Liverpool are interested in Roma winger Mohamed Salah.

The Egyptian international had a brief spell at Chelsea but has impressed at Roma after his frustrating time at Stamford Bridge.

Jurgen Klopp is keen to strengthen his side this summer and Salah is a target.

According to Football Italia, the Reds have made an enquiry about the Roma star.

Draxler on his Liverpool snub

The German midfielder was being courted by both Liverpool and Arsenal during the January transfer window but snubbed both clubs for France.

"It's not about Jurgen Klopp, about Liverpool or about different clubs from England," the Germany international told BBC World Service.

"It was just my opinion that I am the best player for PSG at the moment - so that's what I decided.

"I chose a great new step in my career because PSG is a really, really great club . They have big goals, they want to reach big things and that's why I want to be part of it."

The 23-year-old claims he was not motivated by money when he decided it was time to leave Wolfsburg for Ligue 1.

And explained why PSG provided the perfect opportunity for him to develop.

Since signing for PSG Draxler has found the back of the net four times in Ligue 1.

He also scored in his side's incredible 4-0 win over Barcelona in the Champions League, before their sensational comeback in the second leg of the last 16 tie.

Sessegnon

Liverpool's No1 left-back target remains Ryan Sessegnon, the Fulham star who's yet to sign a professional contract at the club.

The London club missed out on a place in the Championship play-off final this week and now the future of their teenage star is to be decided.

The Reds intend to pursue a deal for the £10million-rated England Under-19 player as a replacement for Alberto Moreno, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Liverpool have also been heavily linked with a £8million move for Hull City left-back Andy Robertson, but the ECHO understands that is unlikely to materialise.

The Reds have scouted the Scotland international previously but they currently have no plans to follow up their interest.

There are a number of names ahead of Robertson and one of them is Sessegnon, who has enjoyed an outstanding breakthrough season in the Championship.

Fulham are reluctant to sell but their hopes of keeping him were dented by their play-off exit at the hands of Reading on Tuesday night.

Promotion to the Premier League may have convinced Sessegnon to stay put for a further 12 months, but now he will have a number of lucrative offers to make the leap into the top-flight.

Coutinho

Moving Philippe Coutinho from the left side of the Reds’ front three into a central midfield position paid off handsomely for Jurgen Klopp against West Ham.

The Brazilian playmaker, who regularly shone in that role during the club’s title challenge in 2013-14, pulled the strings throughout at the London Stadium.

Coutinho did what elite players do - he took responsibility and delivered when the stakes were high. After creating the opener for Daniel Sturridge, he wrapped up the points with a quickfire double to put Liverpool on the brink of Champions League qualification.

Speculation about interest from Barcelona won’t go away ahead of Sunday’s final game of the campaign against Middlesbrough, but it’s unthinkable that Liverpool would even consider offers for him this summer.

Virgil van Dijk

Chelsea need to boost their squad to handle the rigours of the Champions League means even more fierce competition for top players.

And one of Liverpool's top targets is prime Antonio Conte's sights.

The Italian wants to improve all areas of his Premier League winning side and Southampton's Virgil van Dijk is his prime target - one of the very same centre halves Jurgen Klopp likes the look of.

The Independent claim "there is a growing belief that the 25-year-old Dutch international favours a move to Stamford Bridge" over other potential suitors, including the Reds and Manchester City. He has also been linked to Arsenal.

Coutinho future

Philippe Coutinho has 'heard nothing' yet from Barcelona about the Spanish giants huge interest in luring him to the Nou Camp.

The Liverpool ace scored twice in their 4-0 thrashing of West Ham on Sunday and appears happy to be working under Jurgen Klopp, yet the rumours remain stronger than ever.

Speaking to ESPN Brasil , Coutinho admitted he was 'happy' to have attracted attention from one of the biggest clubs in the world but insisted his focus remains on finishing the season with the Reds and securing Champions League football.

"Barcelona is one of the best teams in the world, so far, nothing has come to me, because if anything comes, it comes to my manager, what I have to do is focus on the pitch," Coutinho told.

"I have a contract with Liverpool, there are two games, there are a lot of chances for us to be in the Champions League next year.

"What I have to do is focus on football and those things are resolved by the business people.

"I'm happy to know that a great club has an interest, it's cool, for the recognition of their work, what I have to do is keep working hard."

Manager Jurgen Klopp has spent the last year trying to team up the striker branded the 'new Ronaldinho' with his Samba stars Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino and Lucas.

But after Gremio's 2-0 win over Botafogo, club chief Romildo Bolzan said as far as he's concerned he's going nowhere.

"Luan is a player who said he would have proposals but so far none have come, except for one about three years ago when he was on a different level," Bolzan said.

Sturridge

Striker Sturridge started in the Premier League for the sixth time against West Ham on Sunday - where he grabbed the opener in a 4-0 victory.

The England man has been linked with a summer exit from Anfield despite his current contract running until 2019, as reported by the Liverpool Echo .

Luan

Occasionally however, that trend is bucked, by the late developer who shines in their early twenties, having not been hailed as 'the next Jairzinho' or 'the next Zico' during their teens.

Step forward Luan Guilherme de Jesus Vieira.

Occasionally however, that trend is bucked, by the late developer who shines in their early twenties, having not been hailed as 'the next Jairzinho' or 'the next Zico' during their teens.

Step forward Luan Guilherme de Jesus Vieira.

Now 24, creative forward Luan has impressed with Gremio since joining the Porto-Alegre club in 2014, earning individual and team honours at both club and international level in what has been a relatively short professional career.

And that has drawn the eye of talent-spotters from Anfield, with Liverpool hoping to add Luan to their Brazilian band of brothers.

Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino and Lucas Leiva have all made their home on Merseyside, and now Jurgen Klopp wants to add £26million Luan to his selecao stars.

Luan turned down the offer of a new contract last month, as he eyes the next step in his career.

He has only a year left on his current deal with the Imortal, who have entered talks with potential suitors from Europe and China as they prepare to cash in.

Taylor made for someone else

Boss Garry Monk accused Taylor, whose contract expires next month, of refusing to play in their final Championship match of the season against Wigan on Sunday.

Taylor, 23, has wanted out of Elland Road for over a year and it is understood the left-back will sign for Tony Pulis’ Baggies. Liverpool, who have used midfielder James Milner at left-back all season, also showed an interest but West Brom believe they have got their man.

Leeds will be entitled to compensation for Taylor, and could demand around £4million for the academy product.

Lucas has failed to secure a first team place since joining the Parisians in 2013 and with two years left on his deal, Jurgen Klopp is hoping to tempt the Ligue 1 giants into a sale.

Liverpool have targeted quick and direct players in the market and the 24-year-old would suit their style of play.

Liverpool are holding contract talks with Emre Can and is 'positive' he will agree a new deal

Jurgen Klopp has expressed his confidence that Emre Can will commit his long term future to Liverpool.

The German midfielder has been in the headlines after a spectacular overhead winner at Watford that his manager joked he'd "watched 250 times on the ipad!"

But Can has just a year left on his current contract and with massive interest in his native Germany for a full international who is just 23, the Reds know they face a tough fight to persuade him to extend his deal.

Prolific striker linked

Liverpool are eyeing a summer move for Anderlecht striker Lukasz Teodorczyk, according to reports in Belgium.

The Polish striker has bagged 28 goals this season, including 19 in the league - making him the division's top scorer.

The 25-year-old joined the Belgians from Dynamo Kyiv ahead of the season on loan, before turning the deal permanent for the agreed option price of €4.5million.

Now Anderlecht will ask potential suitors for more than three times that amount this summer, but RTBF says Jurgen Klopp is keen to bring him to Anfield regardless.

Left-back target

Liverpool are reportedly in the chase for in-demand Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney.

The 19-year-old Scotland international has been a key part of Brendan Rodgers' unbeaten champions this season, which has alerted him to several Premier League sides.

The Daily Star report that Liverpool are in the hunt for the teenager, as are Arsenal and newly-promoted Newcastle.

Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers is under no pressure to sell any of his players, but bids will likely come in for the young defender who has won three Scotland caps and is looking to win the Young Player of the Year award for the second season in a row.

Wenger

Arsene Wenger has taken a swipe at Liverpool during his defence of Arsenal 's Premier League drought.

The Gunners have not won the league since 2004 but have lifted the FA Cup in two of the last three campaigns, and Wenger pointed to the lack of domestic dominance of other big clubs to show how difficult continued success can be.

"People want to win," he added.

"If you don't win the championship, the FA Cup, the Champions League, it is absolutely disastrous. But if you look back in the last three years, we won the FA Cup twice and finished second, third and fourth.

"We are in the FA Cup final again. Overall, I believe we are not happy because you want to win absolutely everything.

"But you have to accept as well that Real Madrid has not won their championship for five years. They are big clubs - it is difficult. Liverpool hasn't won it for over 20. Just because you turn up doesn't mean you win. It is difficult to win."

Bertrand

Ryan Bertrand is set to join the long list of big names to have left Southampton.

The 27-year-old has made it clear to team-mates that he thinks he will be on his way, with interest growing for a summer move.

Chelsea are interested in re-signing Bertrand, who started their 2012 Champions League final triumph but left Stamford Bridge in search of regular football.

Fabregas a target

Jurgen Klopp is ambitiously targeting Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas and is reportedly willing to take on Manchester United for his services in the summer.

Spain's Fabregas is valued at about £30m yet is surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge.

While the 29-year-old appears happy enough to be used off the bench by Antonio Conte, he is attracting interest from throughout Europe.

The Express claim Liverpool are the latest to the party and Chelsea and the player - who is said to not want to go to potential suitors in Italy - could be open to it.

But there won't be a call either way on the former Arsenal and Barcelona star before the end of the season, which he hopes to finish with the Premier League and FA Cup trophies to his name.

Keane blast

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has slammed the top clubs who are celebrating getting into the top four this season and says it makes him 'cringe'.

Keane was forthright as always when giving his opinion on who will secure a Champions League place and says he cannot understand why his former club Manchester United or Liverpool are happy to have missed out on the title once again.

Jurgen Klopp celebrated on the pitch with his players following their 1-0 win over Watford on Monday night as they moved a step closer to securing Champions League football once again.

The battle for the top four places has never been tighter between the top sides as Arsenal, Manchester City, United and Liverpool fight to secure the two places behind title challengers Chelsea and Tottenham.

But Keane says the big clubs have to be aiming a lot higher and need to focus their efforts on challenging the big guns for major silverware.

Keane, speaking at a Show Racism the Red Card event, said: "When I see clubs like Liverpool and Man United celebrating getting into the top four, I cringe at it, I really do.

"Any of these big clubs - do you think that Real Madrid and Barcelona would be celebrating getting fourth?

“Come on, get a grip. It is about getting your hands on a trophy.

“People talk about getting into the top four because of the financial rewards and it was great for teams like Leicester to qualify but for the big teams, Man United, Chelsea, Arsenal, celebrating fourth? I say shame on you."

Coutinho to leave?

First it was Barcelona, now it's Real Madrid. Philippe Coutinho signed a new deal earlier this season but it already seems Liverpool will face a fight to hold on to him this summer.

The Daily Star report that La Liga giants Real Madrid are desperate to sign the Brazilian.

Isco's future has been in doubt at the Bernabeu and the Reds will reportedly demand the Spaniard in return for Coutinho.

Sturridge

Liverpool have reportedly slapped a £40million price tag on Daniel Sturridge as the striker's Anfield future again comes into question.

The 27-year-old has suffered another frustrating injury-hit season which has seen him fail to land a regular place in Jurgen Klopp's starting XI and has recently been talked up by West Ham boss Slaven Bilic.

But according to the Daily Mail , the Hammers - or any other interested party - will have to shell out £40million for the England man.

Paris Saint-Germain are another side that have previously enquired over Sturridge, who has made only five Premier League starts this season, but is available for Monday night's trip to Watford.

Van Dijk race hots up

Hot £50million target Virgil van Dijk will have his pick of at least three of the Premier League’s top six clubs, after his advisors spoke with Arsenal and Liverpool last week.

With Manchester City also firmly in the hunt, Southampton ’s 25-year-old centre-half and captain seems certain to be able to choose between the Etihad Stadium, the Emirates or Anfield once the season is over.

Rival bosses Pep Guardiola, Arsene Wenger and Jurgen Klopp all want the commanding Dutchman to bolster their defensive options for next season.

Although it seems Van Dijk’s first choice may be to team up with Guardiola, City’s Spanish super-coach also has Juventus star Leonardo Bonucci and Aymeric Laporte of Athletic Bilbao also on his radar.

Deal off

The longest serving current Liverpool player wants to continue on an identical £80,000-a-week deal to the one he is on at Anfield plus a £1.5m signing on fee, according to Fotospor .

Leiva recently celebrated his 10th anniversary on Merseyside but his deal is up at the end of the season.

The Brazilian's agent apparently travelled to Turkey last week to try and hack out a deal but couldn't come close to an agreement.

Isco interest

Liverpool have been linked with a move for Real Madrid star Isco.

Jurgen Klopp is said to be eyeing another attacking midfielder this summer amid fears that Barcelona are still in the hunt for Philippe Coutinho.

Spanish outlet Don Balon claim that Isco has been identified by Jurgen Klopp, but the German will have to beat off competition from Premier League leaders Chelsea if he is to land the 25-year-old.

Another stumbling block is the fact that Isco has been offered a new deal in Madrid that could see him double his salary to £5million-a-year.

Sturridge on the way?

Slaven Bilic has spoken of his admiration for “unbelievable” Daniel Sturridge as he prepares to sort out his summer spending at West Ham .

Liverpool striker Sturridge missed last Sunday’s home game against Crystal Palace with a hip problem, continuing a miserable run of injuries that has limited him to five league starts this season after making 18 in the previous two campaigns.

He has been well aware, since last summer, that he does not fit into the plans of boss Jurgen Klopp.

Although he appeared as a second-half substitute in the wins over West Brom and Stoke this month, the 27-year-old is not expected to feature again for the rest of the season and may have kicked his last ball for the Anfield giants.